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i want to confirm the fbi is doing an investigation. they have custody and another agency does. i have no doubt that it's the fbi that has custody of that tape. >> at that same briefing, we were not invited. we didn't even know about it. >> were you invited? >> i learned about it in a discussion with secretary of state and i went up there and only then discovering they were surprised to see me. but i'm glad i went and i'm glad i had the opportunity to confirm the existence of a 50- minute tape that has been floating around that is not needed by the fbi but is in the custody and another eight. but we don't want to do anything to interfere with an ongoing investigation, do we? >> i would like this committee to have that tape before the press has it and we should have had it today. it's not interfering with an investigation. both the park meet -- both of our committees have had, we were told when the wall was blown up some months earlier, they did not see it blown up because they did not have the video equipment to do it and it was pointed the wrong way. they told us they did not h
i want to confirm the fbi is doing an investigation. they have custody and another agency does. i have no doubt that it's the fbi that has custody of that tape. >> at that same briefing, we were not invited. we didn't even know about it. >> were you invited? >> i learned about it in a discussion with secretary of state and i went up there and only then discovering they were surprised to see me. but i'm glad i went and i'm glad i had the opportunity to confirm the existence of...
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the fbi looked into it. we have found no credible evidence that such infiltration is going on. >> and the fbi been a component that would have an intelligent component, would it be necessary for the cia, but the fbi would have used their writ -- their resources in the investigation? >> i do not know precisely who they use, but yes. >> the homeland security and the fbi have found no evidence of this. >> that is correct. >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> the gentleman from texas. >> i want to thank the witnesses. first, madam secretary, let me compliment you on your recent attention to the caribbean. we cheered and oversight hearing on the caribbean being the third border. i got reports that from governor for two new -- gov. fortunio. i also chaired a hearing recently on the use of drums. es.use of dron there is another issue of them being used throughout the united states in the interior. i bring this up because the gao said four years ago that the tsa, under dhs, had a role to play with respect to security asse
the fbi looked into it. we have found no credible evidence that such infiltration is going on. >> and the fbi been a component that would have an intelligent component, would it be necessary for the cia, but the fbi would have used their writ -- their resources in the investigation? >> i do not know precisely who they use, but yes. >> the homeland security and the fbi have found no evidence of this. >> that is correct. >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> the...
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it might have been 400% for the fbi. even with the black budget we essentially have for the justice department and its components including the fbi, i think we have adequate amounts of money to keep the american people safe. to the extent i feel that is not the case, my voice will be heard. >> thank you, madam chairman. >> thank you, madam chairman.
it might have been 400% for the fbi. even with the black budget we essentially have for the justice department and its components including the fbi, i think we have adequate amounts of money to keep the american people safe. to the extent i feel that is not the case, my voice will be heard. >> thank you, madam chairman. >> thank you, madam chairman.
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we still did not have the fbi interview. the president said he would be transparent and cooperate, and the american people would learn what happened. we did not know anything about what he did. he gets angry responses and he does not explain his leadership as commander in chief, before, during, and after. that will not stand. >> your views about some of your hagel? >> i have known senator hagel for years. i appreciate his service in vietnam. i am concerned about many of the comments that he made and has made, like reference to a jewish lobby, which i did not believe exist. i believe a pro-israel lobby exists, and i think many of those comments and other positions that he has taken will be the subject of the senate armed services committee, and i will look forward to asking those questions and getting his responses. >> you mentioned the marines that would be increased for embassy security. what other measures the you think the department should use to increase that footprint and -- >> that is why we just asked for the hearing
we still did not have the fbi interview. the president said he would be transparent and cooperate, and the american people would learn what happened. we did not know anything about what he did. he gets angry responses and he does not explain his leadership as commander in chief, before, during, and after. that will not stand. >> your views about some of your hagel? >> i have known senator hagel for years. i appreciate his service in vietnam. i am concerned about many of the comments...
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nevertheless, i realize something you are still looking at, the fbi is looking at. but i believe that the reports -- the conclusion by the president of libya is more likely the correct one. putting aside the issue of whether this was an opportunistic attack or premeditated one, the issue of the security of the consulate in but by any measure has to be considered a dangerous threat environment continues to trouble me. it is clear that the security situation in bank as it was deteriorating, given that there were at least four attacks that i am told about beginning in june on diplomatic and western targets. we are also aware that libya is awash in heavy weapons. there is something like 10,000 man pads that are still missing. there are offshoots of al qaeda. the no. 2 person in al qaeda was a libyan who was killed. the libyan government is having a hard time controlling its borders, getting the militias under control. even this week, the fbi team investigating the attack had difficulties getting to libya safely because of the security situation. given these facts, how w
nevertheless, i realize something you are still looking at, the fbi is looking at. but i believe that the reports -- the conclusion by the president of libya is more likely the correct one. putting aside the issue of whether this was an opportunistic attack or premeditated one, the issue of the security of the consulate in but by any measure has to be considered a dangerous threat environment continues to trouble me. it is clear that the security situation in bank as it was deteriorating, given...
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the fbi is a huge player here, and the department of homeland security. but it is clear from all but we have said, and i hope that the predictions about a massive attack didn't become a self-a filling prophecy, but, clearly, everyone's attention is alerted to this, and we do need to do something, but as far as what to do, i would just say that this is a good model, and it connotes the organizing principle i think of the importance of the partnership between the government and all of the private sectors. this cannot be done all by the government, all by itself. >> my time is almost up, but i think you for your thoughts, and i am very pleased that this committee passed the bill from the chairman, the ranking member, working on the information sharing side, the pilot program, and hopefully that will be a great success. a big we have this very strong on the information-sharing side, and i really do appreciate the time and effort and the focus that this committee has put into this issue. i thank the chairman and the ranking member for their collaborative work
the fbi is a huge player here, and the department of homeland security. but it is clear from all but we have said, and i hope that the predictions about a massive attack didn't become a self-a filling prophecy, but, clearly, everyone's attention is alerted to this, and we do need to do something, but as far as what to do, i would just say that this is a good model, and it connotes the organizing principle i think of the importance of the partnership between the government and all of the private...
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in the context of national security, recently released fbi documents demonstrates how the fbi targets innocent americans based on race, ethnicity, national origin and first protected political activity. some counterproductive fbi practices waste law enforcement resources, damage essential relationships with those communities and encourage racial profiling at the state and local level. in my native new york, the new york police department has targeted muslim new yorkers for intrusive surveillance without any suspicion of trimmal activity. according to a series of associated press articles, the new york police department dispatched under cover police officers into muslim communities to monitor daily life in bookstores, cafes, nightclubs and even infiltrated muslim student organizations in colleges and universities such as columbia and yale university. when we tolerate this type of racial profiling and the guise of promoting national security, we jeopardy guise national security and compromise the basic set forth in our constitution. policing base on stereotypes remains an entrenched pra
in the context of national security, recently released fbi documents demonstrates how the fbi targets innocent americans based on race, ethnicity, national origin and first protected political activity. some counterproductive fbi practices waste law enforcement resources, damage essential relationships with those communities and encourage racial profiling at the state and local level. in my native new york, the new york police department has targeted muslim new yorkers for intrusive...
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the fbi has brought both centers. -- prepped both centers. the key point is that within hours, a federal, state, and local officials can act to prevent criminal activity if aware of the situation. this goes far beyond information sharing. this is collaboration that makes our country safer. thank you and i look forward to questions. >> thank you for the opportunity to provide brief comments on our submitted statement for the record. we were pleased to see the progress made by the administration in their 2013 budget proposal. we should be because since june of last year, nema has worked on developing a new grant system. the current grant structure is complex and contradictory creating too many opportunities for a coordinated efforts. as many have stated before, the current fiscal condition of the nation requires us to invest every dollar more wisely than ever. we appreciate your continued support over the years of the empg. we remain dedicated showing you the progress in the program. we believe we can gain efficiencies in the system to increase
the fbi has brought both centers. -- prepped both centers. the key point is that within hours, a federal, state, and local officials can act to prevent criminal activity if aware of the situation. this goes far beyond information sharing. this is collaboration that makes our country safer. thank you and i look forward to questions. >> thank you for the opportunity to provide brief comments on our submitted statement for the record. we were pleased to see the progress made by the...
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. >> the fbi's 100 year hidden history and j. edgar hoover's fight against terrorists and subversives. >> he is like the washington monument. he stands alone like a statue encased in grime. he is among the most powerful men who had ever served in washington. from woodrow wilson to richard nixon. there is no one like him. a great deal of what we think we know about j. edgar hoover is myth. >> a history of the fbi, sunday night at 8:00 p.m. on c-span's "q & a." >> here is a look at what congress is up to next week. they will return to washington on monday, march 19 with votes after 6:30 p.m. live coverage here on c-span. the senate is in town next week. they will have general speeches before returning to work on the surface transportation bill. no votes on monday, but several amendment votes are expected on tuesday. follow the senate live on c-span 2. next, the fema director testifies on the budget for his agency, requesting $10 billion in discretionary spending. he talks about the impact of recent tornadoes in the south and midwes
. >> the fbi's 100 year hidden history and j. edgar hoover's fight against terrorists and subversives. >> he is like the washington monument. he stands alone like a statue encased in grime. he is among the most powerful men who had ever served in washington. from woodrow wilson to richard nixon. there is no one like him. a great deal of what we think we know about j. edgar hoover is myth. >> a history of the fbi, sunday night at 8:00 p.m. on c-span's "q & a."...
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get the fbi married with the brains of a starved agency. that would be my answer. >> and that is the authority that they have had for 30 years. >> but they are understaffed, as you know. i would like to get more direct and hit it harder. >> relief to consumers, once the definition of a swap is finalized, what concerns do you both have with regard to the lawsuits filed to prevent their role? >> i'm very word the lawsuit is going to kill whatever dodd- frank did. dodd-frank set the shipwright. the hearing, those who attended it -- i did not, but i hear from people who i respect that did -- did not go well. and it will go in front of a judge that probably will be objective. the d.c. circuit has already banned the first dodd-frank objective put in front of it -- has already been to the first dodd-frank objective put in front of it i want to thank my colleagues efforts and -- has already bent the first dodd- frank objective put in front of it. >> i want to thank my colleagues for revealing information on technical issues. i wish we could take yo
get the fbi married with the brains of a starved agency. that would be my answer. >> and that is the authority that they have had for 30 years. >> but they are understaffed, as you know. i would like to get more direct and hit it harder. >> relief to consumers, once the definition of a swap is finalized, what concerns do you both have with regard to the lawsuits filed to prevent their role? >> i'm very word the lawsuit is going to kill whatever dodd- frank did....
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thing that congress did was to pass a law saying it was ok for the central intelligence agency and fbi to communicate with each other and perhaps even shake hands and perhaps even start to work up a little intelligence on the fbi side. that was a long process. all of this is long and painful. i lead up to this by saying i cannot describe to you my own frustration and sense of wonderment how all of our dni directors have come before these meetings and have, at least in the past -- and you referenced today -- that far away, the most important matter of national security is something called cyber security. the president in his state of the union actually used the word cyber threat, which i think is a better way of talking about it. it is more stunning, alarming. less passive. we have made virtually no process on the subject. -- no progress. on the one hand, the intelligence community is telling us it is the number one national security threat. not taking three of the top five out or what is going on here or there, but on a sustained basis, national security depends upon our ability to all
thing that congress did was to pass a law saying it was ok for the central intelligence agency and fbi to communicate with each other and perhaps even shake hands and perhaps even start to work up a little intelligence on the fbi side. that was a long process. all of this is long and painful. i lead up to this by saying i cannot describe to you my own frustration and sense of wonderment how all of our dni directors have come before these meetings and have, at least in the past -- and you...
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i know that dhs is working with the fbi. >> what about the state department? >> state does not have as direct a role. we interact with out of it but in mexico. we talk to the state department -- of our counterparts in mexico. we talked to the state department. let's terrible of five of it has the money, you talked about -- >> paragraph 5 of york has the money, you talked about the border. >> through other ways in which the law enforcement components talk to one another. >> my time is so short. >> do you have a point of order? what if he asks a question, he should have an opportunity to answer it. without him being able to respond, what a we doing? >> the dead woman's point is valid. -- gentleman's point is valid. >> i asked for one additional minute. mr. attorney general, at the end of any round of questioning, within a reasonable period of time, if you feel you have been unable to answer a question, we will give you the additional time so you may answer it. i do respect that a member may want to go onto a next question. with that, i mean no disrespect. i want
i know that dhs is working with the fbi. >> what about the state department? >> state does not have as direct a role. we interact with out of it but in mexico. we talk to the state department -- of our counterparts in mexico. we talked to the state department. let's terrible of five of it has the money, you talked about -- >> paragraph 5 of york has the money, you talked about the border. >> through other ways in which the law enforcement components talk to one another....
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i did notice the black and white picture, the fbi photograph when i joined the bureau. i spent my entire careeroing counterintelligence and counterterrorism. i eventually worked in the national security council for ronald reagan as the director of counterintelligence programs. first time they ever put counterintelligence on the policy table. it was an intereing experience, because the first time i walked into the oval office to shake hands with ronald reagan, he said to me, "you know, i was an informant for the fbi." my answer was, "of course, we are proud of that fact," lying blatantly, because i did not know he had been an informant for the fbi. how come i spent my entire career doing this i do not know that part, that during the 1940's he was an informant for the bureau when he was president of actors guild? it made me think about we need a center of excellence to look at this important discipline called counterintelligence, and that is how the cia centere -- the ci center came to be. we are going to look at the world. we are going to look at a variety of ways. we ar
i did notice the black and white picture, the fbi photograph when i joined the bureau. i spent my entire careeroing counterintelligence and counterterrorism. i eventually worked in the national security council for ronald reagan as the director of counterintelligence programs. first time they ever put counterintelligence on the policy table. it was an intereing experience, because the first time i walked into the oval office to shake hands with ronald reagan, he said to me, "you know, i...
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i have deep gratitude for the fbi and our police force. once again, the have thwarted another terrorist attack. the reason why i disagree with my opponent's approach. i work hard with peter king and across party lines to make sure that a dirty bomb cannot attack. we want to make sure that our religious institutions -- >> let her finish. you will have a chance to rebut. >> we look for fat and waste in the program. that is why i did not vote for this budget deal. i believe sequestration will be bad for new york. it will cut the things we need most -- firefighters, police force, education. >> sequestration would be terrible, senator, but what have you done to avoid sequestration? you have to decide which cuts to make. as far as i can see, you have not done anything to advance the ball in that. if i were representing new york, i would know what is going on. it would not catch me off of guard. in terms of the attack on the federal reserve, it will be important to make sure that iran does not get a nuclear weapon. we do not want nuclear weapons
i have deep gratitude for the fbi and our police force. once again, the have thwarted another terrorist attack. the reason why i disagree with my opponent's approach. i work hard with peter king and across party lines to make sure that a dirty bomb cannot attack. we want to make sure that our religious institutions -- >> let her finish. you will have a chance to rebut. >> we look for fat and waste in the program. that is why i did not vote for this budget deal. i believe...
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the fbi is slowly shifting over that area. texas got a federal grant several years ago to do that shift. when i got my fbi briefing, texas was only at until%. we can start categorizing more numbers -- texas is only at 12%. we can start categorizing more numbers. i want them out on the street instead of filling out paperwork. but some money there in the state of texas. you can get all the statistics you want. >> two years from now, you may be campaigning for higher offices. when the web site was launched, you had people that were criticizing him. that you're trying to get a jump on other people that might be running for a higher office in 2014. what are your ambitions? as a border security tied to what you might have to say on the campaign trail? >> this web site is tied directly to the president politicizing this quarter. -- border. they elected me to solve problems and not to shun them. 2014 has nothing to do with " what we need to do to solve these problems. when you have drug cartel members cheesing people off the property
the fbi is slowly shifting over that area. texas got a federal grant several years ago to do that shift. when i got my fbi briefing, texas was only at until%. we can start categorizing more numbers -- texas is only at 12%. we can start categorizing more numbers. i want them out on the street instead of filling out paperwork. but some money there in the state of texas. you can get all the statistics you want. >> two years from now, you may be campaigning for higher offices. when the web...